The Mutua Madrid Open Virtual Pro lifted its curtain today and found out which stars from the professional tour are also handy with a PlayStation 4 controller. Diego Schwartzman, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Sorana Cirstea and Caroline Wozniacki were the players to watch on the opening day, after winning both matches they played on Monday.<\/p>\n
The Argentinian Schwartzman opened the event in the Manolo Santana Stadium with a close-fought win over David Ferrer (4-3[4]), who has returned to the tour to help out with this charity initiative. Shortly afterwards, he was back on the Caja M\u00e1gica’s centre court for a convincing 3-1 win over John Isner to put himself at the top of Group 2.<\/p>\n
For his part, Greek player Tsitsipas did not disappoint as he looked unbeatable with two 3-0 victories over the Italian Fabio Fognini and Japanese player Kei Nishikori. The results mean he is guaranteed a place in the quarter-finals. In Group 4, David Goffin and Alexander Zverev picked up one win each against Lucas Pouille, both 3-1.<\/p>\n
Finally, Rafa Nadal and Andy Murray are leading Group 1. The Spaniard came through a tough challenge to beat Denis Shapovalov 4-3(3), while the Scot was less troubled by Benoit Paire, 3-1.<\/p>\n
In the women’s competition, Romanian player Cirstea was the day’s surprise package; she required just 3 minutes to defeat Johanna Konta 3-0 in her opener and, shortly afterwards, she bounced back from 0-2 down against Elina Svitolina and saved three match points to eventually win 4-2 and seal her place at the pinnacle of Group 2.<\/p>\n
Danish player Wozniacki was also unstoppable on the first day, coming through both of her matches to lead Group 3. First, she ended the hopes of Kristina Mladenovic, 4-2, and then breezed past the Canadian Bianca Andreescu 3-0.<\/p>\n
The Mutua Madrid Open’s defending champion Kiki Bertens was back to winning ways in the Manolo Santana Stadium. This time against Angelique Kerber, 3-0, to take the initiative in Group 4. Finally, Fiona Ferro tops Group 1 after seeing off Karolina Pliskova 3-0. Belinda Bencic, who beat Carla Su\u00e1rez 3-1, lies in second.<\/p>\n